Project Lead – Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide Review

• A part-time (0.8 EFT), 12-month fixed term contract position in a values-based organisation
• Based in our Brunswick office, free onsite parking, close to public transport
• 113k + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (pro-rata’d to 0.8 EFT)

Rebuilding Shattered Lives – supporting refugees to recover from torture and other traumatic events

Your Impact
Foundation House is looking for a passionate and energetic Project Lead to undertake the review of practice resources for GPs, nurses, and allied health services providing health services for people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.   

The Victorian Refugee Health Network (VRHN) sits within Foundation House’s Community and Sector Capacity Building (CSCB) Program the CSCB program area at Foundation House and has the objective of building the capacity of health, community and settlement services to provide more accessible and appropriate health care for people of refugee backgrounds.
  
The Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide and the accompanying Refugee Health Assessment are part of a suite of resources to support GPs, nurses, allied health and other primary care providers in undertaking on arrival and ongoing health care for people from refugee backgrounds and people seeking asylum.
  
The Practice Guide, which was last updated in 2018, requires review and update to incorporate new clinical investigations, recommendations and guidance under current contexts, including an update of referral information and pathways for services for people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds in respective states and territories.
  
The Role
The Project Lead will report to the Program Coordinator – Victorian Refugee Health Network and will lead the review and update of the Practice Guide and manage the day-to-day work of a practice guideline review project.

This includes:

• project management
• establishment and facilitation of Practice Guide topic working group meetings and subject matter expert content writers and/or editors
• review and synthesis of clinical information, resource development, editing and writing, and
• stakeholder management

The role will work in conjunction with a variety of internal and external stakeholders such as the Victorian Refugee Health Network, the Refugee Health Network of Australia, and other Refugee Health Sector experts engaged and established in clinical topic working groups.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establish, lead and manage implementation of project activities related to review and update of the Refugee Health Practice Guide clinical practice guidelines and referral information and pathways for services for people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
• Review guidelines, websites and other published material relevant to the clinical care guideline(s) for people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds, as part of an evidence-based process, to inform development and synthesis of the Guide update.
• Identify and engage with expert consultants to establish Topic Working Groups, and lead facilitation of meetings.
• Coordinate and facilitate review, editing and, where required and in consultation with the Practice Guide Topic Working Groups, development and drafting of clinical practice guidelines.
• Undertake a user needs analysis to inform website navigation, menu options, layout and structure of content and coordinate designer to update the website platform.
• Coordinate launch and promotion of updated Practice Guide to relevant refugee health and broader health sector stakeholders as required.
• Provide operational supervision to project officer staff and support them to work effectively in their role.
• In collaboration with VRHN Program Coordinator, develop, monitor and manage work plans to ensure effective implementation of the project.

This is a newly created part-time (0.8 EFT) position, based in our Brunswick office and will be offered as a 12-month fixed term opportunity.

What you’ll need to successfully apply
To be successful, you will need to positively respond to the below selection criteria: 

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant area, preferably a health-related discipline.
• Project management and/or policy development experience at a national or state level ideally within a healthcare context.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues regarding quality in health care practice, preferably in the area of clinical care standards/guideline development and implementation.
• Proven experience in research and analysis of information
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills including demonstrated ability to prepare briefing documents, present publicly to a variety of stakeholders, and explain complex technical issues simply.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to cultivate productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, and the ability to facilitate the work of reference and/or working groups

In return 
You’ll be rewarded with:

• An attractive remuneration package of $113,403 plus superannuation and annual leave loading (pro-rata’d to 0.8 EFT).
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 and novated car leasing options.
• A role with true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives.
• A welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.   

Foundation House is an inclusive employer
Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer; we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse. We are values driven and are committed to improving the life outcomes of refugees and asylum seekers.

Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our five offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood and Sunshine, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria.

Foundation House is a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.

How to apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.

Refer to the position description on our website for detailed information about the role and for more information about our hiring process, please refer to our careers with us page.

Applications are due to close 3rd of June 2025. Please note, applications will be considered as they are received and may close early.

For enquiries, please contact Justin Curreen-Harris from our HR Team via jobs@foundationhouse.org.au or by phone on 03 9389 8985.

Hiring is subject to satisfactory Police Check, current Working with Children Check, and proof of the right to work and live in Australia.